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as in deals
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
those shoes were a bargain because the store was going out of business
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
made a bargain that one would help the other next week
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as in negotiates
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they bargained with the car salesman for half an hour before settling on a price
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as in covenants
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
I really hadn't bargained on buying a whole case of Girl Scout cookies, just a couple of boxes
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as in arranges
to bring about through discussion and compromise
bargained the price of the painting down to a figure that the artist could still live with
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Recent Examples of bargains
Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
It’s widely understood that to shop secondhand is to enter into a treasure hunt, where messiness is permitted and persistence is rewarded with bargains and unique items.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Garage Sales Due to their more laidback, local nature, garage sales are the perfect place to find bargains.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Subcompact SUVs, including the 2025 Volkswagen Taos, offer many of the industry’s best bargains.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
But he was especially demoralized the other day after scouring for bargains at the sprawling Coche Market, which serves a mostly working-class clientele on the southern fringes of this chaotic capital.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Such grand bargains between state legislators and ballot measure backers are relatively common fare in the California capitol in the months leading up to an election.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Check the options South Floridians hoping for last-minute cruise bargains might not find deep discounts because trips are often booked far in advance and prices tend to rise closer to departure.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Some are looking for bargains, others just stop by to chat.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Those restraints are lawful because the NFL collectively bargains them with the NFL players association.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
One of the best Cyber Monday bargains out there is this incredible OLED portable from Asus, which is crammed with high-end silicon for peak performance on all of today's top titles.
—PC Magazine, 30 Nov. 2025
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains union contracts on behalf of studios and streamers, was very quick to send a statement on Friday about the election results.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Miami bargains Despite sporting baseball’s lowest payroll, the Miami Marlins have outperformed the league’s highest-spending teams this summer.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Prices start at $5; there are plenty of bargains for any taste.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
It’s widely understood that to shop secondhand is to enter into a treasure hunt, where messiness is permitted and persistence is rewarded with bargains and unique items.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Garage Sales Due to their more laidback, local nature, garage sales are the perfect place to find bargains.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Subcompact SUVs, including the 2025 Volkswagen Taos, offer many of the industry’s best bargains.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
But he was especially demoralized the other day after scouring for bargains at the sprawling Coche Market, which serves a mostly working-class clientele on the southern fringes of this chaotic capital.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Such grand bargains between state legislators and ballot measure backers are relatively common fare in the California capitol in the months leading up to an election.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Check the options South Floridians hoping for last-minute cruise bargains might not find deep discounts because trips are often booked far in advance and prices tend to rise closer to departure.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Some are looking for bargains, others just stop by to chat.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Those restraints are lawful because the NFL collectively bargains them with the NFL players association.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
One of the best Cyber Monday bargains out there is this incredible OLED portable from Asus, which is crammed with high-end silicon for peak performance on all of today's top titles.
—PC Magazine, 30 Nov. 2025
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains union contracts on behalf of studios and streamers, was very quick to send a statement on Friday about the election results.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Miami bargains Despite sporting baseball’s lowest payroll, the Miami Marlins have outperformed the league’s highest-spending teams this summer.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargains
Noun
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So add your patio to your refresh list, and keep scrolling for the 20 best Wayfair deals.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Head to Nordstrom to shop these incredible fashion deals and more ahead of spring.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Today’s Full Moon, also a Lunar Eclipse, emphasizes your 7th House of Partnership, inviting clear agreements across your important connections so cooperation feels balanced.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Macron said France has defense agreements binding the EU nation to Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as strong commitments to Jordan and Iraq.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once a shortlist is established, The PEO Link negotiates terms, presents structured comparisons, and supports implementation.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Brown asks the question what if a teacher or a nurse or a sanitation worker doesn't like the contract and benefits the union negotiates on their behalf?—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While in the country, Harry and Meghan are also planning to visit several on-the-ground initiatives funded by their Archewell Foundation, including one that arranges for children injured in the Gaza war to be medically evacuated for treatment in Jordan.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Once the quartet finally arrives in Tijuana, a wizard-like smuggler arranges their death-defying crossing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Smart had 10 points, four steals and three blocks.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ware closed with 11 points, 13 rebounds and a career-high five steals.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The deal is Washington’s latest on the continent, with more than a dozen nations agreeing to similar pacts recently.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Under the American and British flags, Diego Garcia defends the Indo-Pacific region against aggressors who do not trouble their consciences about laws, pacts, or the rights of weaker nations.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Still, Sam agrees to let the passengers off one-by-one.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Before Congress agrees to amend the SBA to expand the antitrust exemption to cable, paid satellite and streaming services, the FCC’s findings on how consumers regard the state of sports broadcasting could prove influential.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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BofA concludes that with 10% to 20% of current business potentially facing disintermediation, the industry’s premium valuations leave very little room for error.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Bargains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargains. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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